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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.39, 401.42 and 227.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.39, 401.42 and 227.07 is: 340.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.39 : 401.42 = 227.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.39/401.42 = 227.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.39x = 401.42 × 227.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.39x = 91,151.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,151.01/267.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.89

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